The silks were donated by the family of the late Henry G. Adcock, the Christian County man largely responsible for developing harness racing at the local fair.
The May 25 program will feature conservationist Grace Abernethy, Downtown Renaissance Director Holly Boggess and South Main Street homeowner Jeri Richardson.
Former Hopkinsville resident Joe Craver will be honored with the Kentucky Historical Society's Award of Distinction for his service to Christian County.
In this month's Snapshots in Time column, museum director Alissa Keller looks back at the Hopkinsville Fire Department run records — and what they reveal about a fateful night in October 1924.
Richard Holland constructed and furnished the opera house in grand fashion for $25,000 to $30,000 in 1882. He was 23 years old when it opened to the public.
